Out with the old
Signal's CEO is out, WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton is in ... for now
Signal CEO Moxie Marlinspike has announced that his is stepping down with WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton taking over the reins, at least for now.
Signal
censored?
Signal might have been banned in China
Reports state that the encrypted messaging service Signal has stopped working in mainland China, possibly indicating the app has been banned by the government.
Real world privacy
Signal now lets you blur faces in photos
Signal has rolled out an update to its iOS and Android apps, adding a blur option for faces. It's a handy tool if you plan on photographing any protests while protecting the identity of the protesters.